DRBC Executive Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh and staff recently participated in several fall conferences, highlighting their expertise and sharing DRBC updates with Basin stakeholders and our regulatory and non-profit partners. The presentations given highlighted various Commission programs and ongoing efforts and challenges faced in our work to manage, protect and improve the Basin's water resources.

WRADRB: Value of Water Forum

DRBC Executive Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh and Project Review Manager David Kovach presented at the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin's (WRADRB) Value of Water Forum. This technical conference was held at the University of Delaware’s STAR campus in Newark, Del. Kavanagh and Kovach spoke during the session on water availability and accessibility in the Delaware River Basin, discussing Basin water use and how DRBC regulates withdrawals and discharges.

• View presentation: Managing Our Shared Water Resources (pdf)
  
  
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NJWEA: Fall Technology Seminar

DRBC Executive Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh and Manager of Water Resource Modeling Tom Amidon presented at the New Jersey Water Environment Association's (NJWEA) Fall Technology Transfer Seminar. Their presentation provided an overview of the DRBC, highlighting DRBC water use and regulatory programs and updating on the recent EPA rule to improve dissolved oxygen levels in the Delaware Estuary and DRBC's supportive modeling work.

• View presentation: The Delaware River Basin Commission: Its History & Current Issues (pdf)
  
  
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CDRW: 13th Delaware River Watershed Forum

DRBC Executive Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh was part of the opening plenary panel at the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed's (CDRW) 13th Annual Delaware River Watershed Forum. The forum was held at the County College of Morris in Randolph, N.J. Kavanagh was joined by the County College of Morris’ President, Dr. Tony Iacono, and N.J. State Senator Anthony Bucco. Her talk opened by showcasing key characteristics of the Delaware River Basin, including its importance for recreation, drinking water, commerce and industry, setting the stage for further discussion of how the DRBC works to balance progress and protection.

• View accompanying slides: Balancing Progress and Protection: The Challenge of the Delaware River Basin Commission (pdf)
  
  
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Outreach and education are important strategic goals of the DRBC. Whether sharing information about the Basin and Commission programs at conferences, community events, in the classroom, online or otherwise, staff recognizes that connecting with our publics, partners and stakeholders is vital to inform about what we do and why it is important.

DRBC Executive Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh (standing) and Project Review Manager David Kovach (sitting) presented at the Value of Water Forum. Photo courtesy of WRADRB.	DRBC Executive Director Kristen Bowman Kavanagh presents during the opening plenary at the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed's 13th Delaware River Watershed Forum. Photo by the DRBC.